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The family of a 57-year-old man from Sapcote have paid tribute to a much-loved husband, father and grandfather who died following a collision in Leicester in September.

Parents and carers have until Saturday (31 October) to apply for Year 7 secondary school places in Leicestershire for September 2027.

National Highways has extended its consultation on proposed improvements to the busy A5 Gibbet Hill junction near Lutterworth. Residents and businesses now have until November 17th to give their views.

Plans for a mega storage unit near Britain’s most bashed bridge have been given the green light – despite being dubbed a “monstrosity” by opponents.

A free UV light art exhibition is bringing a splash of fluorescent colour to Hinckley this autumn, with family activities during half-term.

A Hinckley woman who has dedicated more than 50 years to supporting the Royal British Legion and raising money for the Poppy Appeal is to be honoured at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, in front of King Charles.

A 40-year-old Nuneaton man has admitted five offences, including making sexual threats in Camp Hill. He’s been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing next month.

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council are advising that the Friday market 23rd October is cancelled due to Storm Austen.Traders operating from their vans will still be standing.

Eleven people have been arrested, six vehicles seized and £5,000 in cash recovered in Leicestershire as part of a national operation targeting vehicle crime.

A man in his forties from Nuneaton has been arrested as police investigate reports of sexual threats made at a house in Camp Hill.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man in his 40s died following a collision involving two vehicles near Astley.

Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage after a man reportedly approached a house in Orchard Way, Camp Hill, and made sexual threats to the occupants.

All 13 household waste recycling sites across Leicestershire now have ReHome Zones, allowing residents to give unwanted items in good condition a second life instead of sending them for disposal.

Hinckley Leisure Centre Car Park to be closed for the day on 20th October 2026 for large steel sections to be delivered for the next stage of the improvement works

A van driver has been found guilty of attempting to rape a woman near services on the M1 earlier this year.

Veterans, local dignitaries and members of the public gathered at the Triumph Motorcycle Experience in Hinckley this morning 17th October 2026 for a special event organised by the Hinckley and District Poppy Appeal.

A reward of up to £1,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Jayden Bailey, who is wanted on recall to prison and for breaching a slavery and trafficking risk order.

Police are urging residents to warn older relatives, friends and neighbours about courier fraud after seven reports across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Victims are being targeted by callers pretending to be police officers or bank staff.

A new Banking Hub for Hinckley town centre is expected to open in December, bringing face-to-face banking services to the town.

Castle Car Park, behind Jaspers, will temporarily close from Thursday evening (15 October) while lighting columns are replaced. The car park is expected to reopen on Saturday (17 October).

Police are appealing for help to identify two men who may have information following an incident on the A444 near Nuneaton, in which a member of the public suffered serious injuries after falling from a motorcycle.

Three more men have been arrested in connection with a suspected firearms discharge in Heather. All three, along with a fourth man arrested earlier, have been released on bail.

Police are appealing for information after items including soft toys, candles, supplements and razor blades were stolen from a shop on Ashby Road in Ibstock.

Arrest in connection with Heather firearms incident A man was arrested on Saturday (10 October) on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

Parents are being asked whether we should have a shorter summer holiday to allow for a two-week half term in October.

Councillor Cathie Gibbens takes over from Councillor Richard Flemming.

A man who punched a pub-goer on a Christmas night out in Leicestershire in 2025 has been jailed for 10 years after being convicted of manslaughter.

Residents, landlords and businesses can have a say on proposals that would give the council greater control over where new Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) are located in Barwell and Earl Shilton.

Restoration work to bring The Cock Inn pub in Sibson back into good repair is now under way, marking a welcome step forward for the historic building.

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A new exhibition has opened up in Loughborough charting the history of one of the town's best known and longest-standing industrial firms.

Councillor Cape is Nuneaton and Bedworth’s new Mayor following Wednesday night’s Mayor Making Ceremony at Nuneaton Town Hall.